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KANGS is an award-winning law firm with top-ranked professionals renowned for their expertise in both criminal and civil litigation. Our expert criminal defence solicitors provide advice and legal representation, protecting your rights.
Since 1997 KANGS has provided partner-led bespoke litigation services to a range of clients including international and national organisations, companies, senior executives, professionals, not-for-profit organisations and private individuals. As established criminal solicitors, we pride ourselves on our top rankings by leading legal directories Chambers UK and the Legal 500.
Areas of practice
When your freedom and reputation are on the line, trust in our accomplished team of criminal defence lawyers to navigate you through the complexities of the legal system. With a steadfast commitment to securing favourable outcomes, we specialise in a wide array of criminal litigation matters.
Financial Investigations
Our financial crime team is top ranked and offers representation and guidance to individuals facing financial investigations with precision and expertise. Learn more
Criminal Litigation
Our Tier 1 ranked team supports to clients dealing with a broad spectrum of criminal matters, including fraud, money laundering, theft, drug offences, murder and general criminal charges. Learn more
HMRC & Tax
We act for taxpayers in HMRC investigations, civil tax enquiries and HMRC criminal prosecutions. We are nationally recognised for our expertise in MTIC, Tax Fraud, Kittel and VAT fraud cases. Learn more
Civil Fraud
Our specialist team of civil fraud lawyers provides support to both corporate entities and individuals. We act for both claimants and defendants in civil fraud proceedings often involving a significant international dimension. Learn more
Insolvency
Our lawyers boast extensive expertise in restructuring and both criminal and civil insolvency proceedings, including civil claims against company directors and director disqualification proceedings. Learn more
Commercial Disputes
Our skilled team adeptly handles a diverse array of commercial disputes with professionalism, employing mediation, arbitration, negotiation and commercial litigation as necessary. Learn more
Sexual Offences
As top ranked criminal defence lawyers, we provide empathetic legal representation for clients facing sexual offence allegations involving indecent images, rape or sexual assault, safeguarding their rights. Learn more
POCA & Confiscation
Top ranked nationally for ‘POCA and Asset Forfeiture work' our team adeptly guide clients through all issues including Restraint Orders, Confiscation Orders and Cash Seizures. Learn more
Regulatory
We assist clients in a wide spectrum of regulatory matters, including corporate manslaughter, trading standards and environment agency investigations and health and safety offences. Learn more
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Latest News & Insights
Atherton Scheme | The Insolvency Service Takes Action
The Insolvency Service is reportedly considering further actions against directors who have utilised the Atherton Scheme and, this is likely to mean that former directors of other similar schemes will also come under scrutiny. Company directors and other officers have strict duties and obligations to uphold at all times and no more so than when […]
18/03/25
Criminal Litigation
In a previous article entitled ‘Police Powers of Seizure of Property’ we explained the range of powers that enable the police to seize property when considered necessary to assist a criminal investigation and to preserve evidence. When conducting a criminal investigation, the police are entitled to retain seized items until the conclusion of that investigation […]
12/03/25
Serious Fraud, Tax & HMRC
HMRC is allowed to deregister a company from VAT where that company has been using its VAT Registration Number for fraudulent purposes. This power derives from the European Court of Justice case of Valsts ieņēmumu dienests v Ablessio SIA C-527/11, (‘the Ablessio principle’). Amongst the various forms of Notice of VAT Assessment which HMRC may […]
10/03/25
ADR & Mediation, Commercial Disputes
Shareholder disputes are a common occurrence, whether between shareholders themselves or between the shareholders and the Board of Directors. These conflicts can stem from a variety of issues, including breaches of directors' duties, disagreements over company policies, financial mismanagement, or disputes over financial remuneration. At the start of any business venture involving multiple individuals with […]
06/03/25
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